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ESN security

How to operate the ESN (Key CD) security

How to program the Key CD

1Check that the power of the main unit is in the standby state (with the power turned off).

2While pressing the button [6], press the [SCREEN/TEXT] button, and hold both for more than one second.

The "SEC" message appears on the display and changes to the “DISC" message after two seconds.

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  • If a CD has already been inserted, "SEC" is shown first and then "Eject DATA DISC" is shown. Eject the disc from tray.

  • If a security is activated, programming the Key CD is not available.

3Press the [ (OPEN)] button.

The front panel opens.

4Insert the Key CD into the disc slot.

5Manually close the front panel.

"SEC" is shown and then "Eject DATA DISC" is shown. Eject the disc and close the front panel manually.

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  • If there is a problem with the inserted CD, an "ERR" message will appear for two seconds and the CD will be ejected. Reinsert the ejected CD.

  • If the "ERR" message appears on the display twice in a row, the "CHANGE" message will be displayed for two seconds. In this case, try another CD.

  • Copy Protected CD and MP3/WMA CD-ROM cannot be programmed for Key CD security.

  • The Security indicator will flash whenever the vehicle's ignition is switched off.

How to cancel the Key CD

1Check that the power of the main unit is in the standby state (with the power turned off).

2While pressing the button [6], press the [SCREEN/TEXT] button, and hold both for more than one second.

The "SEC" message appears on the display and changes to the "DISC" message after two seconds.

3Press the [ (OPEN)] button.

The front panel opens.

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  • If a CD has already been inserted, "SEC" is shown first and then "Eject DATA DISC" is shown. Eject the disc from tray.

4Insert the Key CD into the disc slot.

5Manually close the front panel.

"CANCEL" is shown first and then "Eject DATA DISC" is shown. Eject the disc from tray, and manually close the front panel.

The ESN setting is deactivated.

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  • If a CD other than the Key CD is inserted, the registration cannot be cancelled. In this case, the “ERR" message is displayed for two seconds, and the CD playback mode is activated.

How to change the Key CD

1First, cancel the existing Key CD.

How to cancel the Key CD.

2Next, program a new Key CD.

How to program the Key CD.

How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out)

If power is disconnected while ESN security is active (a Key CD was programmed), operation is disabled until power is restored and the main unit unlocked. Follow this procedure to resume normal operation.

1When the power is turned on after the battery power has been disconnected, the "SEC" message is displayed for two seconds. When the message changes from "SEC" to "DISC", press the [ (OPEN)] button.

2Insert the Key CD into the disc slot.

3Manually close the front panel.

"OK" will be displayed for two seconds and the CD will begin playing.

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  • If an incorrect Key CD is inserted, "ERR_" ("ERR" and error count) message will appear for two seconds and then "Eject DATA DISC" is shown. Eject the disc from tray.

  • "ERR5" (Error count 5) appears on the display. Then, "HELP" message will appear and "Eject DATA DISC" is shown. Eject the disc from tray, and manually close the front panel. If the "HELP" message appears, perform the ESN security lock out operation by following the procedure in What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted?.

  • You must be use the same CD used for Key CD programming; a duplicate CD may not work properly.

What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted?

1After the 5th incorrect attempt, the "HELP" message will be displayed for five seconds.

"HELP" will be displayed for 5 seconds. Then the serial number will be displayed.

2Eject the disc from tray, and manually close the front panel.

3While pressing button [6], press the [SCREEN/TEXT] button, and hold both for five seconds.

"SEC" will be displayed for two seconds. Then the six digit rolling code will be displayed.

4Press the [SCREEN/TEXT] button.

"DISC" flashes on the display.

You will have five more attempts to insert correct disc.

5Press the [ (OPEN)] button.

The front panel opens.

6Insert the Key CD into the disc slot.

"OK" is shown for two seconds and then "Eject DATA DISC" is shown. Eject the disc from tray, and manually close the front panel.

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  • If an incorrect CD is inserted, "ERR_" ("ERR" and error count) message will appear for two seconds. Then, "Eject DATA DISC" is shown. Eject the disc from tray.

  • This process cancels the protection for ESN main unit.

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  • If after 5 tries the correct Key CD is not inserted, the display reads "CALL". Contact ECLIPSE for assistance.
It is easy to forget the name of your Key CD. Make a note of the album name to remind yourself (Customer service).